The Beatitudes
Yes and No
May 19, 2024 • Andy George
Jesus knew that many religious leaders and followers had twisted the law to their advantage. At times, His teachings may sound witty, but they also packed a punch with the truth and those who heard it knew they were being called out for their duplicity. The Sermon on the Mount was filled with such teachings. In his sermon, "Yes or No," Senior Pastor Andy George challenges us to guard our speech and to ensure that our words are sincere, honest and clear. Since our words reflect our hearts, we need to live and speak with integrity. #crossroadsfellowship #andygeorge #raleighnc #law #words #speech #yes_or_no #heart #Jesus #godslove #church #churchonline
Mother’s Day
May 12, 2024 • Andy George
Prayer is the most powerful tool in a Christian's life. This Mother's Day brings together a panel of Godly women who share about the power of prayer and how it has affected the children in their lives, their families and how it has changed their own hearts. You will be encouraged by the wisdom they share and be challenged to consider how prayer can impact the people in your life too. #crossroadsfellowship #andygeorge #raleighnc #mothers #prayer #power #Jesus #godslove #church #churchonline
Jesus' Teachings on Divorce
May 5, 2024 • Andy George
In Jesus’ day, many people willingly interpreted the Mosaic law regarding divorce as permission to divorce for virtually any reason. In his sermon, "Jesus' Teaching on Divorce," Senior Pastor Andy George shows how Jesus challenged that idea with the truth of how God values each person and considers marriage a sacred covenant. Andy further shares a godly perspective on how to cultivate healthy relationships with all the people in our lives. #crossroadsfellowship #andygeorge #raleighnc #law #marriage #divorce #heart #Jesus #godslove #church #churchonline
The Battle Against Lust
April 28, 2024 • Andy George
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus' teachings challenged His listeners' traditional interpretations of the law, forcing them to look at it in a deeper, more controversial and convicting way. In his sermon, "The Battle Against Lust," Senior Pastor Andy George explains how Jesus' teaching on the sin of adultery challenged that adultery went beyond physical actions to include even the thought or imagining it. Sin takes root in the desires we entertain in our minds and hearts, so one's righteousness must be more than external. Only through the power of the Holy Spirit and spiritual discipline can we overcome the temptations we face. #crossroadsfellowship #andygeorge #raleighnc #law #lust #temptation #heart #Jesus #godslove #church #churchonline
Anger
April 21, 2024 • Andy George
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus realized His listeners knew the Law well. His teachings challenged their traditional interpretations, forcing them to look at the law in a deeper, more controversial way. In his sermon, "Anger," Senior Pastor Andy George explains the contrast of righteous anger versus sinning in anger, and how the truth of Jesus' teaching continues to make us uncomfortable. Anger is more than a powerful emotion; it reveals our hearts and exposes how much we truly value others. #crossroadsfellowship #andygeorge #raleighnc #law #anger #heart #Jesus #godslove #church #churchonline
Salt & Light
April 7, 2024 • Andy George
In his sermon, "Salt & Light," Senior Pastor Andy George explains what Jesus meant by compelling His followers to be salt and light. Salt, especially in Jesus's time, was used as a preservative to keep food from rotting. In a similar vein, believers are called to act in a way that preserves morality and integrity and keeps humanity from decaying into evil. Likewise, we are also called to act as a light that illuminates the darkness, exposes sin, and offers truth, hope and direction. #crossroadsfellowship #andygeorge #raleighnc #salt #light #hope #living #Jesus #godslove #church #churchonline
The Law
April 14, 2024 • Andy George
Jesus was clear in His teaching that He had not come to abolish the law, but to fulfill it. In his sermon, "The Law," Senior Pastor Andy George discusses how Jesus fulfilled the Law in every way, paving the way for us to receive freedom in Him. God and His word are same yesterday, today, and tomorrow, so the power of the Scriptures is still relevant today and continues to change lives. #crossroadsfellowship #andygeorge #raleighnc #law #hope #livingword #Jesus #godslove #church #churchonline
Blessed through Persecution
March 24, 2024 • Andy George
Palm Sunday evokes images of a triumphant Jesus being celebrated as He rode into Jerusalem. However, He was well aware that He was days away from His crucifixion. Rarely does one sign up for suffering, yet Jesus taught the perplexing Beatitude that there was blessing in suffering. In his sermon, "Blessed through Persecution," Senior Pastor Andy George reminds us that being a disciple of Jesus comes with a cost, but an even greater reward. #crossroadsfellowship #andygeorge #raleighnc #beatitudes #blessed #persecuted #suffering #Sermon_on_the_Mount #Jesus #godslove #church #churchonline
The Peacemaker
March 17, 2024 • Andy George
In a world marred by conflict, division, and violence, the call to be peacemakers is critical. In his sermon, "The Peacemaker," Senior Pastor Andy George shares how as disciples of Christ, we are called to be peacemakers in a world desperate for God's peace. By embracing the qualities of humility, understanding, and grace, we can pursue reconciliation and unity in our relationships, communities, and in the world around us. People need to see us living as "sons of God," true reflections of Jesus' love and peace. #crossroadsfellowship #andygeorge #raleighnc #beatitudes #blessed #Peacemaker #reconciliation #Sermon_on_the_Mount #Jesus #godslove #church #churchonline Get Connected! https://www.facebook.com/crossroadsfellowshipnchttp://www.facebook.com/crossroadsfellowshipnc https://www.instagram.com/crossroads.fellowship/http://www.instagram.com/crossroads.fellowship https://www.youtube.com/crossroadsfellowshiphttp://www.youtube.com/crossroadsfellowship
Pure in Heart
March 10, 2024 • Andy George
Pure. Clean. Undefiled. How refreshing it is to be around someone who is pure in heart, with no hypocrisy and no hidden motives. In his sermon, "Pure in Heart," Senior Pastor Andy George emphasizes that any believer can become pure in heart by seeking God daily, being on guard, and adopting a lifestyle of integrity. It is through your sincere devotion to the Lord and through bringing your thoughts, actions, and words captive to the Lord that your heart will be purified, and it will point others to the Lord through the way you live your everyday life. #crossroadsfellowship #andygeorge #raleighnc #beatitudes #blessed #Pure_of_heart #clean #Sermon_on_the_Mount #Jesus #godslove #church #churchonline
Blessed are the Merciful
March 3, 2024 • Robbie Thomas
We so often find it easier to judge others when we feel wronged or slighted, rather than extending understanding and mercy. The Bible defines mercy as the act of withholding deserved punishment. In his sermon, "Blessed are the Merciful," Discipleship and Men's Pastor Robbie Thomas reminds us that we have all been shown great mercy in the forgiveness of our sins through Jesus Christ. Only when we truly grasp the gift we have been given through God's mercy for us, can we in turn show the same compassion and caring to others. #crossroadsfellowship #andygeorge #raleighnc #beatitudes #blessed #mercy #compassion #Sermon_on_the_Mount #Jesus #godslove #church #churchonline
Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness
February 25, 2024 • Andy George
Does your life reflect your longing for righteousness, or does it speak more to your pursuit of something else? In his sermon, "Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness," Senior Pastor Andy George challenges us to a higher standard of living that reflects the heart of God rather than our own desires or our need to please others. Only as we grow in our faith and reliance on Him, can we also develop a genuine hunger and thirst for righteousness that will impact every facet of our lives. https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/crossroadsfellowship https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/andygeorge https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/raleighnc https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/beatitudes https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/blessed https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hunger https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/thirst https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/righteousness https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sermon_on_the_mount https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/jesus https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/godslove https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/church https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/churchonline
Strength through Meekness
February 18, 2024 • Andy George
In the English language we interpret the word "meek" as being timid, easily intimidated, or overly submissive. But the ancient Greek word translated as "meek" meant something very different to Jesus and to those who first heard His teachings. In his sermon, "Strength through Meekness," Senior Pastor Andy George explains how Jesus spoke of meekness as a powerful humility and strength under control. By realizing our own inadequacy and submitting to God, we open our lives to His power that can work through us above and beyond what we can imagine! #crossroadsfellowship #andygeorge #raleighnc #beatitudes #blessed #meek #strength #Sermon_on_the_Mount #Jesus #godslove #church #churchonline
Blessed are Those Who Mourn
February 11, 2024
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus set the standards for living a life that was completely counterculture to the world's standards. In his sermon, "Blessed are Those Who Mourn," guest speaker Dave Stewart looks at Jesus' teaching on the nature and power of mourning. No matter how desolate we feel, we are not alone in our mourning. Jesus offers comfort and hope and ultimately healing and joy. Experiencing His comfort allows us to offer this same divine comfort to a world in dire need. #crossroadsfellowship #andygeorge #raleighnc #beatitudes #blessed #mourning #comfort #Sermon_on_the_Mount #Jesus #godslove #church #churchonline
Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
February 4, 2024 • Andy George
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus set the standards for living a life that was completely counterculture to the world's standards. Jesus' teachings challenged His followers to align their hearts, attitudes, and actions with the Kingdom of God. In his sermon, "Blessed are the Poor in Spirit," Senior Pastor Andy George examines the first Beatitude and how recognizing our poverty in spirit without Jesus can be the beginning of relying on God's grace for every aspect of our daily lives. #crossroadsfellowship #andygeorge #raleighnc #beatitudes #blessed #Sermon_on_the_Mount #Jesus #godslove #church #churchonline